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R500 DEE

2012 Fiat 500 C

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,074 mi
Last recorded45,074 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Fiat 500 C46,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 DEE
MakeFiat
Model500 C
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 45,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (chalked) hevily perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords inner edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 37,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 32,141 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 32,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 28,622 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 28,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 26,861 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,169 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat 500 C?

Based on 67,982 MOT tests across 4,583 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,059
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
4,583
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 555
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R500 DEE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Fiat 500 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 46,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 615 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 DEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 C typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Fiat 500 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R500 DEE registered?

R500 DEE is a 2012 Fiat 500 C, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is R500 DEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 DEE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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